Dark Sky Planetarium Shows
Duration
30 minutes
*Night sky viewing may be limited due to weather conditions
When
8:30pm
9:15pm
Daily except Tuesdays
Price
$5/person Must purchase General Admission Ticket
Which Show is Playing Tonight?
To best fit your experience with what the night sky has to offer, our Dark Sky Planetarium programming changes depending on the lunar phase. When the moon is bright we will be presenting Stories of the Moon and during darker Moon phases we will be showing Strange New Worlds.
Exact dates of each show vary, please check with the front desk for what is playing the night of your visit.
Strange New Worlds
Could there be life on other planets?
Join us on the rooftop of the Astronomy Discovery Center at the Dark Sky Planetarium for Strange New Worlds, a live, outdoor presentation. Under Flagstaff’s breathtaking dark skies, we’ll tackle one of the universe’s most profound questions: Are we alone?
This immersive show takes you beyond our solar system to explore planets orbiting distant stars and the search for life across the cosmos.
Stories of the Moon
See the Moon like never before
Take a closer look at the Moon and uncover the story it has been telling for billions of years. In this live, presenter-led experience under the real night sky, you’ll explore how the Moon formed from a violent collision, how its surface preserves a record of impacts that shaped Earth, and how it has inspired humans to observe, question, and understand the universe.
Blending science and storytelling, this program connects what you see overhead to humanity’s long history of discovery. As we enter a new era of exploration through the NASA Artemis program, you’ll see how our relationship with the Moon is changing—from visiting and studying it to learning how to live and work there in entirely new ways.
Before you visit...
Average temps can drop as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter here in Flagstaff! For the most comfortable and enjoyable experience at the Dark Sky Planetarium, please be sure to dress warmly. Dark Sky Planetarium seats are heated, but we recommend bringing a blanket to help you stay extra warm.
Reserve your spot at Visitor Services when you check-in for your visit!